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Leaders urge care in changing commanders’ UCMJ responsibilities

by Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

Commanders must be a part of any solution to the crisis of sexual assault in the military, service leaders told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.

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Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Daniel K. White, chaplain of the Kaiserslautern-based 
7th Civil Support Command, was installed as the senior pastor of the Protestant chapel service at Landstuhl Regional Medical center during a May 5 ceremony.

7th CSC chaplain named LRMC pastor

by 7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Daniel K. White, chaplain of the Kaiserslautern-based 7th Civil Support Command, was installed as the senior pastor of the Protestant chapel service at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center during a May 5 ceremony.

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Graphic by Hans Roth

Chaplains: Taking care of Airmen

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

With 12 chaplains in the 86th AW, there are a variety of religions being represented, which enables them to take care of an individual’s specific spiritual needs. Even if someone isn’t religious, they can still talk to a chaplain.

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Photo by Senior Airman Caitlin Guinazu

Fini flight

Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde, 86th Airlift Wing commander, greets commanders and friends after completion of his fini flight June 4 on Ramstein. The fini flight is an aviation tradition in which aircrew members, upon completion of their last flight with their unit, are met and hosed down with water by their comrades, family and friends.

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86th SFS defenders ready to roll — always

by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

At any given time, defenders with the 86th SFS on deployment status can be tasked to deploy and conduct missions downrange.

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U.S. Army Soldiers Sgt. 1st Class Jason Rizzi (left), civil affairs operations NCOIC, Company A, 457th CA Battalion, 361st CA Brigade, 7th Civil Support Command; Sgt. 1st Class 
Michael Kennicker (center left), first sergeant, Co. A, 457th CA Bn., 361st CA Bde., 7th CSC; and Staff Sgt. David Heath (rear left), civil affairs NCO, Co. A, 457th CA Bn., stand next to British service members as they all receive range instructions during the “Lombardia 2013” international patrolling competition May 25.

Soldiers compete in international patrolling competition

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

After slogging overnight for more than 18 hours through 35 kilometers of high, grassy fields, dark and damp woodlands, knee-deep creeks and boot-swallowing mud, three teams of 7th Civil Support Command Soldiers completed the 27th annual “Lombardia 2013” International Patrolling competition here, May 25.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan

Ready, set, jump!

Two paratroopers disembark from a C-130J Super Hercules over Germany Tuesday.

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Mary Jane Spreier (left) and Emma Robinson serve cake during the grand opening of the Baumholder Warrior Zone on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. The new Warrior Zone is located in Bldg. 8106 next to the Hall of Champions.

Baumholder’s Warrior Zone has a new home

Story and photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

It was seven weeks in the making, but Baumholder’s new Warrior Zone is now a reality. The Warrior Zone officially opened at its new location next to the Hall of Champions May 23, only moments after the official opening of the Baumholder EXPO.

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UTAP saves money, promotes fiscal conservatism

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs staff

The Utility Tax Avoidance Program benefits military and civilian Department of Defense personnel who live in off-base housing.

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Photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright

Vehicle maintenance

Airman 1st Class Lawrence Aiello, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron maintainer, repairs the fire suppression system on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, May 23 on Ramstein. The mechanics help maintain the largest vehicle fleet in the Air Force; approximately 5,000 work orders per year.

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